Vista Hermosa Foundation
Vista Hermosa Foundation is a private foundation based in Pasco, Washington, established in 1995. The foundation is part of the Broetje Family Trust and was created to use proceeds from Broetje Orchards to serve children and underserved communities both domestically and internationally. The foundation operates Nueva Esperanza Leadership Academy (NELA), a private Christian school serving grades K-8, and provides grantmaking support to community-based organizations aligned with its values.
Key facts about Vista Hermosa Foundation
- EIN
- 91-1491438
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,127,430
- Grants made (2024)
- 86
- Average grant
- $71,249
- Median grant
- $54,084
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (21 of 57, 2024)
- Total assets
- $174,948,741
- Primary geography
- Maryland (21% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Organizations meeting partner requirements and interested in future funding are directed to complete an inquiry form on the foundation's website. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vista Hermosa Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Vista Hermosa Foundation's 86 itemized 2024 grants were Maryland (21%), California (13%) and Washington (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (6 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), San Diego, CA (5 grants) and Boston, MA (3 grants). 1% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Family Giving" (10 grants), "Staff Match" (4 grants) and "Oasis Grant" (3 grants).
Is Vista Hermosa Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 57 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $79K; repeat grants $124K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $85K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$174.9M
+6.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.1M
+7.1% YoY
Grant Count
86
-6.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$71K
+14.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vista Hermosa Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's approach prioritizes holistic wellbeing rather than project-based outputs or services. The foundation seeks to invest in healing people's connections to God, self, others, and creation, believing that spiritual healing enables communities to lead themselves toward flourishing.
The foundation identifies a core belief that community brokenness stems not simply from lack of access to education, healthcare, and job creation, but from deeper spiritual issues including lack of voice, purpose, meaningful relationships, agency, and connection.
Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Human services
- Community and economic development
- Agriculture
- Housing development
- Youth development and youth organizing
- International development and relations
The foundation places particular emphasis on supporting children, women, girls, economically disadvantaged individuals, and Hispanic/Latino communities.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$54,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds in four primary international regions:
- Mexico (with particular focus on rural communities in southern Mexico)
- Haiti
- Northern India
- East Africa
Domestically, the foundation supports work in the tri-cities Washington region, with broader funding across multiple U.S. states including California, Pennsylvania, and various other locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 86 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $164,817,667
- Total revenues: $6,985,739
- Total expenses: $8,573,044
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $174,948,741
- Total giving: $6,127,430
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $174,948,741 | $164,817,667 | $149,735,804 |
| Revenue | $7,960,077 | $6,985,739 | $7,917,096 |
| Expenses | $9,018,770 | $8,573,044 | $5,973,214 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $8,264,229 | $7,912,682 | $5,284,406 |
| Net Investment Income | $7,806,797 | $6,083,921 | $7,358,293 |
| Distributable Amount | $8,475,737 | $7,688,253 | $7,830,524 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
459 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Catholic Relief Services ($942,335 across 3 grants), World Relief Corp of National Association of Evangelicals ($356,797 across 3 grants), Boston Foundation Inc ($292,500 across 3 grants).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES Baltimore, MD | CRS HAITI GRANT | $317,595 |
| CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES Baltimore, MD | SURAKSHA GRANT | $313,867 |
| CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES Baltimore, MD | PCMED GRANT | $310,873 |
| SONJE AYITI ORGANIZATION INC Linden, MI | SAO NEW GRANT | $206,317 |
| BEYOND BORDERS INC Norristown, PA | HAITI NEW PROJECT GRANT | $200,000 |
| CAPABLE Mammoth Lakes, CA | CAPABLE GRANT | $200,000 |
| KUPENDA FOR THE CHILDREN Hampton, NH | KUPENDA GRANT | $200,000 |
| NATIONAL IMMIGRATION FORUM Washington, DC | NIF FINAL GRANT | $200,000 |
| WORLD VISION Federal Way, WA | EAST AFRICA GRANT | $200,000 |
| OPPORTUNITY INTERNATIONAL INC Chicago, IL | OI GRANT | $197,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board Members:
- Suzanne Broetje, Chair
- Cheryl Broetje, President
- Ralph Broetje, Treasurer
- Callie Sims, Vice President/Secretary
- Roger Bairstow, Board Member
- Shaun Broetje, Board Member
- Tyler Broetje, Board Member
- Omar Escalera, Board Member
Staff:
- Susan H. Dobkins, Director
- Darilyn D. Hackett, Principal
- Joseph Akure, Program Officer
- Shelly Broetje, Finance & Administration Manager
- Lorna Seadore, Teacher
The foundation employs 6 staff members as of 2023.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheryl Broetje | President | 2 | — |
| Ralph Broetje | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Suzanne Broetje | Chair | 5 | — |
| Roger Bairstow | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Shaun Broetje | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Tyler Broetje | Board Member | 40 | $53,587 |
| Callie Sims | Vice President/Secretary | 2 | — |
| Omar Escalera | Board Member | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation maintains active grantmaking with recent grant activity documented in 2024 tax filings. The foundation is indicated as "possibly open to applications" based on its latest tax filings, with the "Preselected Only" checkbox not checked, suggesting the foundation may consider unsolicited proposals from organizations meeting its partner criteria.
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What does Vista Hermosa Foundation fund?
The foundation's approach prioritizes holistic wellbeing rather than project-based outputs or services. The foundation seeks to invest in healing people's connections to God, self, others, and creation, believing that spiritual healing enables communities to lead themselves toward flourishing. The foundation identifies a core belief that community brokenness stems not simply from lack of access to education, healthcare, and job creation, but from deeper spiritual issues including lack of voice,…
How do I apply for a grant from Vista Hermosa Foundation?
Organizations meeting partner requirements and interested in future funding are directed to complete an inquiry form on the foundation's website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Vista Hermosa Foundation make grants?
The foundation funds in four primary international regions: • Mexico (with particular focus on rural communities in southern Mexico) • Haiti • Northern India • East Africa Domestically, the foundation supports work in the tri-cities Washington region, with broader funding across multiple U.S. states including California, Pennsylvania, and various other locations.
What size grants does Vista Hermosa Foundation award?
In 2024, Vista Hermosa Foundation awarded 86 grants totaling $6.1M — an average of about $71K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Vista Hermosa Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Vista Hermosa Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Vista Hermosa Foundation's EIN?
Vista Hermosa Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1491438. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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